Join Really Bird and his friends who play outside in the snow while Really Bird keeps warm inside and directs the others in a game of throwing snowballs.
Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends, Cat, Rabbit, and Pup. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something - to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be a leader - to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he reallyfeels it.
Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem solving. Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story.
In It's Really Cold Outside!, Really Bird manages to stay warm while his friends play outside in the snow. By coming up with a creative idea, the friends manage to include everyone even if one member of the group isn't quite feeling up to facing the cold snowy weather.
About the Author :
HARRIET ZIEFERTis a former elementary school teacher from North Bergen, New Jersey. A graduate of Smith College, she also holds an MA in Education from NYU. She is the bestselling author of more than 250 children's books and has developed easy-to-read series for several major publishing houses. As founder of Blue Apple Books, she has published over 500 titles, many of which have become best-selling modern classics. Harriet Ziefert continues to create and publish books from her home, where she now lives, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Review :
"K-Gr 2–Not everyone has the same idea when it comes to having fun, as protagonist Really Bird finds out on a snowy day. Bird would like to stay warm and cozy inside, but their cat and dog pals are set on outdoor play in the winter chill. Themes of problem-solving and cooperation are the focus of this lighthearted story as the group tries out a variety of ways to enjoy the day together, with little success, until they compromise by deciding to play through an open window. Short sentences and simple vocabulary make this graphic novel a solid choice for emerging readers. Cheerful, cartoonlike illustrations suit the upbeat tone of the text. A brief set of discussion questions at the end reinforces the themes and invites readers to develop their own thoughts on how to successfully navigate friendships and disagreements. VERDICT With a cast of cute animal characters and evergreen themes about friendship and collaboration, this graphic novel is an appealing choice for early readers.–Allison Tran "–School Library Journal
"Really's yearning to be first should resonate . . . and Foster's stripped-down but emotionally operatic cartooning tempers with just the right amount of goofiness." – Publishers Weekly, review of I Really Want to Be First!
"This funny, upbeat series opener [featuring] funny, comically exaggerated illustrations. . . . most of the art features brightly colored characters against an uncluttered background, with color-coded speech bubbles of just a few words. A chipper reminder that being a leader is about more than being first–it requires consideration and creative problem-solving." – Kirkus Reviews (Review of Book ! in series)
"Brightly colored speech bubbles and cartoon illustrations with minimal details against a neutral background make reading both the text and illustrations easy for new readers. . . The true nature of these three characters shine as they problem-solve and share fairly." – Kirkus Reviews (Review of Book 2 in the series).
"Fans of Elephant and Piggie will REALLY love Ziefert's and Foster's new early comic series. Appearing in speech bubbles, Ziefert's lively text is all dialogue making the story easy for kids to access. Foster's bright and energetic illustrations fill the pages and will captivate kids. As a reading specialist, I love that the stories teach and reinforce positive virtues such as friendship, teamwork, sharing, and kindness." –Beagles and Books
"Perfect for classroom or daycare reading and learning." –Sincerely Stacie
